Question About Turn Signal Bypass.
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Question About Turn Signal Bypass.
My front turn signals do not work.
I understand that this is a common C5 issue inolving the hazard switch/relay.
Also i know about the bypass cable that can illiminate to root cause of the problem and also be used for LED applications to stop quick flash.
Ok so this brings me to my question.
When i push my hazard button both green arrows light up along with the rear brake lights/turn signals, and they all flash at normal speed. But my front turn signals still do not illuminate.
Is my car suffering from the common relay issue...or do the front bulbs not illuminating even while the hazards are on indicate another problem/perhaps just front bulbs being burned out?
I find it hard to believe both front bulbs went out at the same time on the same day. Just wanted to check before buying the cable and installing it.
Just for clarity i will add the following info. When using just my turn signals alone only the rear turn signal bulbs for light up and yes they do hyper flash. Im just not sure if when people have this issue and push the hazards if their front bulbs do or do not illuminate. Mine never do light up no mater what i do.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Brian. Indianapolis Indiana.
I understand that this is a common C5 issue inolving the hazard switch/relay.
Also i know about the bypass cable that can illiminate to root cause of the problem and also be used for LED applications to stop quick flash.
Ok so this brings me to my question.
When i push my hazard button both green arrows light up along with the rear brake lights/turn signals, and they all flash at normal speed. But my front turn signals still do not illuminate.
Is my car suffering from the common relay issue...or do the front bulbs not illuminating even while the hazards are on indicate another problem/perhaps just front bulbs being burned out?
I find it hard to believe both front bulbs went out at the same time on the same day. Just wanted to check before buying the cable and installing it.
Just for clarity i will add the following info. When using just my turn signals alone only the rear turn signal bulbs for light up and yes they do hyper flash. Im just not sure if when people have this issue and push the hazards if their front bulbs do or do not illuminate. Mine never do light up no mater what i do.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Brian. Indianapolis Indiana.
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Just wanted to follow up for anyone that might read this thread.
Both front bulbs were blown. Also Both housings are burnt through. Replaced bulbs and turn signals work just fine again. Planning on fixing the actual problem as soon as i decide which way i want to go with it.
I now carry an extra pair of turn signal bulbs just in case. I found a combination of going through the brake cooler duct and hand down beside the headlight worked just fine for me. No tools required.
Now. Can someone tell me how to bypass day time running lights. For one i think they are less than stylish for two i just dont like the thought of burning my turn signal bulbs constantly, because of the heat created and the shortened life of the bulb itself. I dount the housings would have burned through if only used for blinking.
On an unrelated note, the longer i have this car the more i like it.
Both front bulbs were blown. Also Both housings are burnt through. Replaced bulbs and turn signals work just fine again. Planning on fixing the actual problem as soon as i decide which way i want to go with it.
I now carry an extra pair of turn signal bulbs just in case. I found a combination of going through the brake cooler duct and hand down beside the headlight worked just fine for me. No tools required.
Now. Can someone tell me how to bypass day time running lights. For one i think they are less than stylish for two i just dont like the thought of burning my turn signal bulbs constantly, because of the heat created and the shortened life of the bulb itself. I dount the housings would have burned through if only used for blinking.
On an unrelated note, the longer i have this car the more i like it.
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I've got to disagree with the above response. The DRL cannot be turned off from the DIC. According to the owners manual, with the engine off, you can pull on the emergency brake ONE CLICK then start the car and the DRL's should be off. However that means that if you want to drive the car with the DRL's off you have to leave the emergency brake set one click.
Another option is to remove fuses 38 and 40 in the passenger footwell fuse box. They control the right and left DRL respectively.
Another option is to remove fuses 38 and 40 in the passenger footwell fuse box. They control the right and left DRL respectively.
THANKS. I wasn't looking for this info, but since I have had the same problem for some time-decided to pursue this easy fix.
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From: Tucson Arizona
DRL Socket replacements.
If anyone is interested you can get replacement bulb sockets from autozone. They are manufactured by Dorman and are p/n 85882. They cost about 9 bucks each. If you get the LED lights you wont have to worry about them over heating the sockets again.
